Congratulations Kylie McLaughlin and Mahdi Mohseni on earning your high school diplomas and graduating early. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Don Stevens, Watervliet High School Principal Ryan Groat and Board of Education President Amanda Cavanaugh presented diplomas to the two early graduates during a small ceremony on Friday. Several teachers and school counselors attended the ceremony …
Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: 5 from Watervliet Elementary School, and 12 from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School. We will continue to send out updates twice each week. For daily positive COVID-19 cases affecting our district, please visit the NYS COVID-19 Report Card. …
Update posted Jan. 26, 2022: As promised, we are sharing the latest news about state mask protocols with our families, students and staff. Yesterday, an appellate judge issued an order that keeps the state’s mask mandate in place at least through the end of this week pending an appeal of an earlier court decision that …
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Over the weekend, we learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: • Two (2) from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and • Two (2) from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach …
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Since our last update, we have learned of the following positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community: 19 from Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School, and 15 from Watervliet Elementary School. Although we have greatly reduced our contact tracing protocols in accordance with the most recent health department guidelines, we will continue to reach out directly …
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A reminder that the state has canceled January Regents exams next week. This means high school students will follow their regular class schedule the week of January 24-28. BOCES Career and Tech programs also will be in session, with bus transportation provided by the North Colonie school district. Please reach out to your school counselor …
We learned of 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. 10 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School Latest COVID-19 protocols for schools Effective immediately, our district will adhere to the most recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control …
Continue reading “Jan. 19 Update: New COVID-19 cases reported, updated COVID-19 protocols”
As we prepare for the weekend, we want to thank our families, teachers and staff for your patience as the state and local guidance related to COVID-19 protocols continues to change. Earlier this week, we shared information on new isolation and quarantine protocols. We anticipate that new guidance on contract tracing will be released next …
Continue reading “Jan. 14 Update: New COVID cases reported, more changes to guidance expected”
We have learned of 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update. 7 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 5 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School As you know, guidance about COVID-19 is constantly evolving. As a district, our goal is to streamline the information we …
Continue reading “Jan. 10 Update: New Health Department Guidance Brings Changes to COVID Protocols”
We have learned of 36 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our school community since our last update on Tuesday, Jan. 4. 19 positive cases reported at Watervliet Jr-Sr. High School 17 positive cases reported at Watervliet Elementary School While concerning, please be aware that this is the total number of cases reported to us …
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